Vembanad Lake

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Recently, it is observed that unchecked tourism, luxury houseboats, and decades of encroachment are pushing Vembanad Lake into ecological crisis.

About Vembanad Lake

• Vemband is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest Lake in India.
• Other names: It is also known as Vembanad Kayal, Vembanad Kol, Punnamada Lake (in Kuttanad) and Kochi Lake (in Kochi).
• Source: The lake has its source in four rivers, Meenachil, Achankovil, Pampa and Manimala.
• It is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island and is a popular backwater stretch in Kerala.
• Famous Boat race in Lake: Vallam Kali (i.e Nehru Trophy Boat Race) is a Snake Boat Race held every year in the month of August in Vembanad Lake.
• In 2002, it was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.
• The Government of India has identified this lake under the National Wetlands Conservation Programme.
• The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake.

Source: DTE

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